Bloomington Parks and Recreation Launches Five-Year Master Plan Process with Community Questionnaire

Bloomington Parks and Recreation has launched a process to create its next five-year master plan, inviting community members to participate in a three-question questionnaire. The brief questionnaire, available at ExplorePlayConnect. com, seeks to gather insights on emerging priorities and concerns from Bloomington residents. Tim Street, the Parks and Recreation Administrator, noted the significance of community input for making sustainable decisions. The master plan will guide fiscal sustainability and environmental stewardship, affecting staffing, programs, parks, and facilities.

A contract with 110%, Inc. will facilitate community engagement and data analysis, ensuring a comprehensive approach to the planning process. The full community needs survey will be sent to a statistically valid sample of residents this fall. This initiative aims to align Parks and Recreation services with the evolving needs of the community through 2030. Residents are encouraged to complete the questionnaire and engage in future opportunities throughout 2025.